What is the health and well-being burden for parents of living with a child with ADHD in the United Kingdom?

This paper reports the findings from a large observational study that explored the burden associated with childhood Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study quantifies the impact on the health and well-being of parents living with a child with ADHD using a survey of families attending ADHD clinics in the UK. We made careful adjustments to ensure a like-for-like comparison with two different control groups, and explored the impact of controlling for a positive parental/carer ADHD screen, employment and relationship status. We found significant negative impacts of childhood ADHD on parents'/carers' hours and quality of sleep, satisfaction with leisure time, and health-related quality of life. We found a decrement in life satisfaction, and mental well-being and satisfaction with intimate relationships but these was not always robust across the different control groups. We did not find any decrement in satisfaction with health, self-reported health status, or satisfaction with income Abstract This paper reports the findings from a large observational study that explored the burden associated with